Reyna is ready to replace Davis

Fulham look set to sign the £2.5million-rated Sunderland midfielder Claudio Reyna as a replacement for Sean Davis.

Davis yesterday handed in a written transfer request citing the club's lack of ambition. The former Fulham trainee, who has played 110 times for the club, wants a move to enhance his England prospects.

Middlesborough manager Steve McClaren has confirmed his interest in Davis, describing him as a player "I've always admired". But McClaren could face competition for Davis from Everton, who have also been tracking the player.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman is keen on Reyna, who is the American international captain, and Sunderland are desperate to off-load their highest wage-earners before the start of the season.

The former Glasgow Rangers player joined Sunderland in 2001 for £4m but the 30-yearold struggled with injuries last year.